The Kaiser’s Lackey

Year: 1951

Runtime: 109 mins

Language: German

Director: Wolfgang Staudte

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Diederich Heßling starts as a coward, but learns that power comes from serving those already in authority. He embraces the creed ‘bow to those above, trample those below,’ succeeding as a dueling‑fraternity student and later as a paper‑factory manager. He curries favor with district president von Wulkow, undermines rivals and allies with socialist councilors. On his honeymoon with his wealthy wife Guste, he seizes the chance to honor the Kaiser, delivering a rain‑soaked speech at the memorial as the crowd disperses and everything falls into ruin.

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